Space Sciences Seminar (42th)
Introduction to the Planetary geology observation center at Lenghu Lake
Abstract: In the past decades, satellites of Jupiter have been extensively studied because of their active volcano activities and the potential habitability. Monitoring the evolution of volcanologic matters on Jupiter is the key method to understand the effect of geographical activities on the space environments. Aimed at the above object, the Planetary geology observation center at Lenghu Lake is building a planetary optical telescope. Combined with the optical observation and the international space science mission (e.g. Juno, Europa Clipper), the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences planned to reveal the global evolution of energy transportation in Jupiter’s system
Prof. Zhonghua Yao, Special-term Professor of Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Prof. Yao obtained PhD in 2014 from Peking University with main focuses on the turbulence in planetary space environments. Prof. Yao has published more than 70 articles and has achieved major awards like Arne Richter Award by European Geosciences Union, Winton Award by Royal Astronomical Society and NASA Group Achievement Award for Cassini CAPS.
